Zuber Hollow Reservoir
Zuber Hollow Reservoir is an earth dam located in Chaves County, New Mexico, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Zuber Hollow Reservoir
The primary purpose of Zuber Hollow Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grassie, James (private). It impounds the Zuber Draw near Dexter.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Chaves |
| Nearest City | Dexter |
| River/Stream | Zuber Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.21270, -104.35660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GRASSIE, JAMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00247 |
| Federal ID | NM00247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |